The girl looked as if she wanted to protest some more, but finally changed into her dragon form.

He wanted to protest about getting the tea, then thought better of it.

I wanted to protest, but it was not an honest thing to do.

He wanted to protest, but the gesture wouldn't make sense.

I wanted to protest again, but it was no use.

She wanted to protest, but the words just would not come.

She wanted to protest, but knew it would do no good.

She wanted to protest but with an effort checked herself.

I wanted to protest, all right, but not about his kindness.

He wanted to protest, So you're just going to let it happen?